One of the all-time greats
Deliverance is indisputably one of the greatest films ever. I can think of very few others that have incited such a strong reaction from me in terms of emotional state - Breaking the Waves is the only film I've seen that can rival it in this way.
The acting is flawless, with fine stars who seem to have fallen into obscurity now. Aside from the main players, the 'mountain men' are amongst the most sinister villains in film history, and the banjo playing boy is coldly sinister in two of the best moments.
As always the infamous rape scene must be mentioned. In short, it is horrible. Not for the immature, nor those seeking entertainment and nothing else.
Deliverance demands to be watched. Those who consider themselves film fans must do so. I hope it will be remembered with Taxi Driver as one of the best films to come out of the 1970s.
The acting is flawless, with fine stars who seem to have fallen into obscurity now. Aside from the main players, the 'mountain men' are amongst the most sinister villains in film history, and the banjo playing boy is coldly sinister in two of the best moments.
As always the infamous rape scene must be mentioned. In short, it is horrible. Not for the immature, nor those seeking entertainment and nothing else.
Deliverance demands to be watched. Those who consider themselves film fans must do so. I hope it will be remembered with Taxi Driver as one of the best films to come out of the 1970s.
- kerownynn
- Jun 4, 2002